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Earthquake
Of or pertaining to the natural phenomenon when tectonic plates slide or move causing the Earth's surface also move which causes devastating damage to cities and towns.
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Magnitude, local (ML)
Natural environment; Earthquake
A measure of the magnitude of a local earthquake originally defined by Charles Richter using the maximum amplitude recorded by horizontal-component seismographs.
Normal fault
Natural environment; Earthquake
A sloping faulting on which the block above the fault has moved downward relative to the block below.
Magnitude, moment
Natural environment; Earthquake
The magnitude of an earthquake determined from seismic moment.
Earthquake hazard
Natural environment; Earthquake
Any physical phenomenon associated with an earthquake that may produce adverse effects on human activities.
Interplate earthquake
Natural environment; Earthquake
An earthquake that occurs on the boundary between two tectonic plates.
Earthquake hazard reduction
Natural environment; Earthquake
A broad term used for the process of lessening the impact of earthquakes on society.
Intraplate earthquake
Natural environment; Earthquake
An earthquake that occurs within the interior a tectonic plate.
